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    23 Things People Who Have Arthritis Swear By

    When everyday activities cause aches and pains, these products are here to help.

    Please note that these aren't medical recommendations. Be sure to check with your doctor before starting any kind of treatment.

    1. An applicator handle that'll help apply product to those hard-to-reach areas without added strain, because applying pain relief medication shouldn't be an added pain in the neck.

    Person using handle to apply lotion to back of shoulder

    2. A paraffin wax treatment kit with rose-scented wax melts, so you can soak in some heated relief. Am I smelling rose petals, or the sweet scent of success??

    3. An anti-inflammatory lotion great for use on your back, knees, shoulders, and more. This is gonna soak quickly into your skin – many reviewers say it gives real relief, really fast.

    Penetrex Inflammation Formulation

    4. An electrotherapy device some reviewers swear by. Stand aside, espresso. Starting your day off without any pain is the only ~buzz~ you need!

    5. A door assist set that'll lift you up when the pain from getting in and out of your car has had you feeling down.

    Person getting out of car using handle attached to left car door frame and hanging handle on right front of door

    6. A squish ball set to ease joint stress, strengthen your hands, *and* entertain the anxious among us who would like a fidget tool when pain's on their brain.

    7. A cellphone ring so you can ~hold the phone~ without stressing about it falling out of your hands, no matter how jaw-dropping your conversation is.

    Reviewer's red and silver phone ring on back of case

    8. A multifunctional bottle opener – a pain-free way to help you twist (and *not* shout) when you need a bottle opened.

    Bottle opener being used to open water bottle, soda top, and beer

    9. Joints Soak bath salts for anyone who could use a soothing sprinkling of pain relief in a long, luxurious bath after being out and about all day.

    Frankincense and Rosemary bath soak

    10. An artistic finger splint ring, so you can keep your knuckles from aching while showing off your keen fashion sense at the same time.

    11. A pair of compression gloves, because you'd give your arthritis the bird if it didn't hurt so much to lift your middle finger.

    Hands wearing compression gloves

    12. A multi-function can opener for anyone who thinks arthritis has made it so you can't open jars – you CAN.

    13. A large electric heating pad that'll give you some warm relief.

    Person using pad on back

    14. Or a finger and toe ice pack for times when inflammation is driving you wild and you need something to help cool you off.

    Finger with ice pack wrapped around it like large ring

    15. A box of pain-relieving patches – if you can pinpoint the pain, these can patch you right on up!

    Salonpas patch packaging

    16. A memory foam knee pillow with a slip-free strap. If you wake up with some doggone awful pain in the morning, this'll upgrade your sleeping situation by keeping you in the proper position all night – preventing extra stress on your joints.

    Dog resting on stiff, curved pillow

    17. Biofreeze pain relief gel for folks who are happy to ~gel~ with a daily pain relief regimen that reviewers say actually works.

    Person holding gel tube

    18. A keyring turner that'll truly be the ~key~ to easily locking and unlocking your doors, even if your swollen knuckles have made the task frustrating in the past.

    Person with attached key turner unlocking door

    19. A button, hook, and zipper puller tool – it's gonna help you look cute as a button, because all your buttons will finally be done up.

    Person using looped tool to button up shirt

    20. A heated knee brace with multiple heat and massage settings. Plug this into the wall, wrap it around your knee, and you'll be singing its praises in no time.

    Reviewer wearing brace while it's plugged into the wall

    21. A sock aid kit sure to prevent you from getting cold feet, literally and figuratively, even when getting dressed to go out in the past was an event in itself.

    Person using rope slide on to place sock and plastic hook to lift it over heel

    22. A nail clipper set complete with four useful tools capable of taking on even the toughest nails. Each style is designed to make clipping easier, which is perfect for when your arthritis is really acting up.

    Nail clippers with sharp tip and large handles

    23. And finally, a copper ring and bracelet for fashion-forward folks who wouldn't mind trying out a pain relief option that complements your boho-chic style at the same time.

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